Proposition 64/Proposition 47/PC1170.18 Reductions

With the passage of Proposition 47, certain low-level, nonviolent felony convictions such as: simple drug possession, petty theft under $950, shoplifting under $950, forging or writing a bad check under $950, receipt of stolen property under $950, can now be changed to misdemeanor convictions. You may qualify to reduce the felony conviction(s) to a misdemeanor conviction(s). See our form for pro se Petition for Resentencing or Redesignation of Offenses.

Disqualifying Offenses

If you have a previous conviction for crimes such as rape, murder or child molestation or are in the sex offender registry, you will not be eligible to get these felonies reclassified. Below is the list of disqualifying offenses:

Any "sexually violent offense'' (W&I section 6600(b)):

Any following acts when committed by force, violence, duress, menace, fear of immediate and unlawful bodily injury, or threatening to retaliate in the future: